Papers Read at the Conference on the Problems of the Rural Church: Held in Boston, March 13 and 14, 1911 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780483948792: Papers Read at the Conference on the Problems of the Rural Church: Held in Boston, March 13 and 14, 1911 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483948799 ISBN 13: 9780483948792

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Rural church life and community renewal come alive in a 1911 conference volume.

This is a compilation of lectures and reports from the Conference on the Problems of the Rural Church, held in Boston in 1911. It surveys how faith communities can support farmers, improve rural schools, and shape the moral and material life of country towns.

This edition gathers insights on the changing rural landscape, including the shift toward tenant farming, the rise of settlement work, and the idea that the church should serve the whole community. It also presents practical examples of church-led efforts to organize local improvement, education, and agriculture, drawing on experiences from New England to the Midwest and beyond.

Learn how church leaders connected religious life with agriculture, education, and civic improvement.
Explore early 20th‑century ideas about settlement work, farmstead revitalization, and rural schooling.
See concrete proposals for beautifying grounds, strengthening community clubs, and coordinating with schools and farmers.
Discover quotes and perspectives from researchers and pastors on the role of the church in a changing rural economy.

Ideal for readers interested in historical rural life, church reform, and the social role of religious communities in America’s heartland.

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